Coping With CRPS
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a debilitating condition that can cause immense pain and suffering. Unfortunately, it is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed.
The Psychological Impact of Fibromyalgia
For many people, the term “fibromyalgia” is synonymous with pain.
Is Neuropathic Pain Chronic?
You may have neuropathic or nerve pain and not realize it. But you know all-to-well how to describe it. Many people with neuropathic pain often label it colorful: shooting, burning, electric-like. Like many kinds of pain, it has several potential...
RLS & Pregnancy
You have an irresistible urge to move your legs, especially at night or when you’re trying to rest. If you’re immobile or inactive for a long time, the pain increases. Magically, it subsides a little when you move around –...
Does CRPS Cause Memory Problems?
The skin on your arm – years after surgery – still hurts to the touch. And what’s even worse is your other arm hurts, too, but has never been injured. Your doctor said it could be a case of complex...
Living With Fibromyalgia
You’re sore all over your body, and your joints and muscles are stiff. Maybe a grueling home improvement project is causing the pain, but if it persists for three months or longer, you may be experiencing symptoms of fibromyalgia. Thankfully,...
The Effect Of Social Anxiety On Public Speaking
You’re thinking about a career as a teacher because you love kids and are passionate about certain subjects. There’s one problem: you have intense fear when it comes to public speaking and aren’t sure you can talk to a room...
What To Know About Chronic Pain
You severely broke your wrist, had surgery to repair the damage, and recovered long ago – or so you thought. Now, years later and without signs of another injury, you still have a dull but persistent pain. In this case,...
How Does Ketamine Treatment Work?
All of us have unique reactions to medicine and different kinds of treatment. An over-the-counter ointment may work for your cut, but not someone else’s. The same goes for treatment for chronic pain and mental illness. If you experience either,...